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By Cheryl Conway

To compete in a state,regional and evennational tournament

in any sport as a youth is soexciting and a great accom-plishment, but to be selectedto compete in the Olympicsis a dream of a lifetime.

Katherine Kat Ramageof Ledgewood, a risingRoxbury High School sen-ior, is living that dream as amember of the 2014 Youth

Olympic USA WomensRugby Team. She wasselected on July 1 as one of12 high school female rugbyplayers throughout thecountry to compete in theYouth Olympic Games inNanjing, China. Openingceremonies were set forSat., Aug. 16, followed bygames from Aug. 17 to Aug.20.

As a year round rugbyplayer since she was a fresh-

man, Ramage could notpass up this unusual oppor-tunity, especially afterworking so long and hard tobe the best she could be atrugby.

I have a lot of heart forit, explains 17-year oldRamage. Im really pas-sionate about my rugby. Its

Roxbury Student CompetesFor U.S. Womens Rugby Team

your work ethic that setsyou a part. I have a reallygood work ethic. I know Ihave to work really hard tokeep up with the girls thathave been playing the sporteven longer than I have.

One of her coachestaught her that Dreamsdont work unless you do,Ramage shares. If yourenot willing to put the workin, youre not going to getthe results, but if you arewilling to put in the work,itll work out for you.

Ramage was introduced

to the sport of rugby when afriend on her winter trackteam who also plays Rugbyencouraged her to try thesport.

I fell in love with thewhole sport, says Ramage,who also plays soccer forRHS, runs spring and wintertrack, and snowboards as ahobby. With rugby, Ramagesays I love the tackling.You cant tackle in soccer.Its so much more aggres-sive. I love the aggressive-ness in it.

Ramage plays rugby for

two clubs: Morris RugbyClub in Denville; and OldBlue Rugby Club atColumbia University, inwhich she plays as a prac-tice player since the agerequirement is 18 for com-peting players.

Since her freshman year,Ramage has played rugbyall year, with the sevens inthe spring and summer, andthe 15s in fall and winter. Asfar as a set position,Ramage says I play all ofthem. The coach puts me

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The Art Association in Roxbury will

be holding its next monthly meeting

on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at

7:15 PM at the Roxbury Senior Center, 72

Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, NJ. Carl

Burger, an award winning artist, will give a

demonstration using watercolor.

A naturalized American citizen, Mr.

Burger, of Califon, NJ, was born in

Pforzheim, Germany in 1925. Burgers

lifelong love of the visual arts began with

art programs in elementary school in

Irvington, NJ. Later, during World War II,

he served with the U.S. Armys 1651st

Engineering Utilities Detachment and was

then transferred to Military Intelligence

where he served in France and Germany.

Honorably discharged in 1946, Burger stud-

ied at New York University and received BS

and MA degrees in Fine Arts education. He

took post-graduate courses at Columbia

University, the Arts Students League and

Rutgers University. In 1993, he retired as

Professor Emeritus of Art from Kean

University in Union, NJ, after teaching

there for over 40 years. Mr. Burger has

Carl Burger Watercolor Demonstration

The Friends of the Roxbury Public

Library are to hold their fall fund

raising book sale starting Thursday,

September 4, through Sunday, September 7.

Thursday is the Friends preview sale from 5

p.m. to 8 p.m. It is open to the Friends of the

Library only. Residents may join at the

door. Friday hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday is

noon to 3 p.m. Prices are $.50 for paper-

backs and $1.00 for hard cover and trade

paperbacks. Childrens books are priced at

4 for $1.00. Sunday is bag day. Fill a bag for

only $5.

Donations of hardcover, paperback and

textbooks in good condition, DVDs, CDs,

books- on -tape are being accepted from

August 23 through August 29. Magazines,

Readers Digest condensed books or X-

rated materials will not be accepted. Tax

receipts are available. The Friends are look-

ing for volunteers to help sort books. If you

are interested, email friendroxburylib@

aol.com.

The Friends of the Roxbury Public

Library to Hold Book Sale

exhibited widely including shows at the

National Academy of Design, NY;

Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA;

Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC;

The Butler Institute of American Art,

Youngstown, OH; and in New Jersey - TheMorris Museum, Morristown; The Noyes

Museum of Art, Oceanville; The Newark

Museum; The Montclair Art Museum; and

the New Jersey State Museum, among oth-

ers.

Art Show and Sale Event

The Art Association in Roxbury will be

holding an Art Show and Sale Event at the

Morris County Library from September 8th

to September 30th.

The Reception is to be held September

18th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The judgewill be the notable artist Henry Di Stefano.

Known for his creative collages and realis-

tic paintings from coast to coast, as well as

abroad, he will bring a unique perspective

to this Exhibit.


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Register Now! Rox Rec Cross CountryLocation: Please register online or in-personat Roxbury Recreation.Description: Must be 7 years old byDecember 31, 2014, or have been on the XC

team last year. Birth year must be 2007 orearlier. First practice is Monday, August25th, 6pm, at the Horseshoe Lake Pavilion.Fee: $45; includes t-shirt.Register Now! Roxbury Baseball

AssociationDescription: Fall Baseball registration atwww.leaguelineup.com/roxburybaseball.Open to ages 5-15. Season starts early Sept

and runs through end of Oct. Games/practiceswill be 1-2 nights per week, and Saturdaymornings/early afternoon.Register for the Roxbury CommunitySchool Preschool program for the 2014-

2015 School Year!Location: Kennedy Elementary SchoolDescription: For ages 3-5, starting Sept 4,2014. Active, creative learning, Small classsizes & low student-to-teacher ratios,Affordable rates, Flexible schedules,Connection to a full-day Kindergarten schooldistrict, and Interactive Parent Universitynights. Register online at

Roxbury Recreation Happenings!www.Roxbury.org/Preschool.August 25-29, 2014 Fantastic ForcesCamp!Location: Roxbury High SchoolDescription: Ages 5-11; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,

Monday to Friday. Tuition is $200. Registeronline at http://www.morrissussex.mad-science.org. Learn all about electricity, iner-tia, gravity, and centripetal force.Saturday, August 30, 2014 FoodStock 2014ConcertTime: 11am-6:30pmLocation: Horseshoe Lake's BandshellDescription: Enjoy a full day of bands fromall over Northeast! Admission is 64+oz ofcanned food that Community Foodbank ofNJ will be distributing to food banks in NewJersey, including Roxbury's Social Services.

Don't miss it!!Saturday, September 6, 2014 Olde

Succasunny DayTime: 10am-4pmLocation: Main Street, SuccasunnaDescription: Old fashioned street fair withcrafts, food, games, and town-wide informa-tion available.Register Now for September ClassesPlaySMART Preschool/KindergartenEnrichment Program - For ages 3 1/2 to 6.Location: Horseshoe Lake FieldDescription: PlaySMART is a 6-week, brain-boosting program that combines sports, fit-ness, academics and fun all into one. Please

visit www.playukids.com or call 862-781-0701 to register. Fee: $99.Roxbury Public SchoolsEvent: Roxbury Community School FallPrograms

Description: Fall trips for Wicked onBroadway, the Radio City Music HallChristmas Spectacular and the NYC HolidayShopping Shuttle. Also register for SAT Prep,Afterschool Tutoring, Cardio Boot Camp,Aerobics, Kiddie Soccer, Family Ski, PrivateMusic Lessons, Workshops and more! Info atwww.Roxbury.org/fall2014brochure or visitthe Community School website atwww.Roxbury.org/RCS.Saturday, September 13, 2014Day of Service Honoring 9/11 HeroesTime: 8am-1pm

Location: Roxbury Public Works Bldg, 96North Dell Avenue, KenvilDescription: Come together to honor heroesof 9/11 by giving back to community. Sign upto help with projects such as assisting withfood drive, cleaning up parks, helping a sen-ior/disabled neighbor with yard work, or sug-gest a project. Registration and info atwww.september11roxbury.org.To submit your event, please send an email toSandie DiDomenico at [email protected] with the date, event, time, locationand brief description. This service is avail-able for non-profit events.


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On July 25, Caeden Ronda and Brent Ubhaus explored the wonders of magnetism at the RoxburyPublic Librarys Science Story Time.

Celebrating Scienceat the Roxbury Public Library

Join Stanhope Hose Company #1 And

The Stanhope Recreation Commission

For A Corned Beef And Cabbage

Fundraiser on Saturday, September 6th,

2014, at the Stanhope Fire House on MainStreet in Stanhope from 6:00pm to

10:00pm.

The cost $20 per person in advance and

$25 per person at the door if tickets are still

available seating is limited. (Free beer,

soda, and water)

Children under 10 are free and will be

served hot dogs and french fries. Irish music

for your listening pleasure!

Tickets are on sale now throughSeptember 1st, 2014. For information or to

purchase tickets, please contact: Tammy at

201-602-4970, Mike at 201-207-1231 or

Mark at 862-432-0237.

Corned Beef And Cabbage Fundraiser!


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Area residents are invited to enjoy a

day of family-friendly music for the

cost of canned food donations that

will support the Community Foodbank of

New Jersey. Foodstock 2014, organized by

Sound of Humanity, Roxbury Recreation, andRoxbury Arts Alliance will take place at

Horseshoe Lake Park, Roxbury, NJ, on

August 30, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

For less than $10 the cost of four 16

ounce cans of food a family of four can help

New Jersey residents who dont have enough

to eat and hear eight different bands that are

donating their time and talents to support this

event, said Larry Salomon who heads Sound

of Humanity. All of the canned goods that

will be collected will go directly to the

Community FoodBank of New Jersey, whichhas over 1,000 partner organizations through-

out the state of NJ.

Community FoodBank of New Jersey

(CFBNJ) distributes more than 40 million

pounds of food a year, helping feed more than

900,000 hungry people in the state.

Every day, we see hard-working families,

struggling seniors and vulnerable children

who face hunger, said Julia Kathan, Director

of Public Relations and Communications for

CFBNJ. Our latest numbers show that there

are more than 39,000 people in MorrisCountry alone including nearly 16,000 chil-

dren who dont always know where their

next meal is coming from.

In some cases, the neighbors who are hav-

ing difficulties feeding their families are

working, and might not qualify for most

forms of public assistance.We recently met a Morris County mother

who, like her husband, has a job but cant

make ends meet as they try to raise their two

young daughters. This womans eyes filled

with tears at a local food pantry. She told us,

Its simple. Food helps us live, said

Kathan.

Among the bands that have volunteered to

play for Foodstock 2014 are Matt Mead Band

(Elizabeth, NJ), The Bent Benjamins (West

Chester, PA), and Under a Ton (Roxbury, NJ).

Each of these bands will play music thatevery member of the family can enjoy, said

Salomon. Additionally, there will be food

vendors on hand so you can buy lunch for the

family without having to miss a single note.

A few activities for younger kids will also be

available, at an extra cost, if your children

want to do something else during the festi-

val.

This event is made possible by the gener-

ous support of local businesses: Aires

Jewelers, D Lovenbergs Portable Toilet

Rentals, Kuiken Brothers, Merry Musicians,PanAVid, The Powder Bar, and ShopRite.

FoodStock 2014 Music Festival


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Out-of-work individuals looking foremployment can take advantage of

free occupational training and job

search assistance offered by the

Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce

Investment Board and Employment and

Training Services. Donna L. Buchanan,

director of program operations for

Morris/Sussex/Warren ETS, said the agency

has successfully provided job skills training

services to area residents for more than 50

years. In this extraordinarily competitive

employment market, it is essential that jobseekers make an extra effort to stand out

from the crowd, Buchanan said. Keeping

skills sharp and updating resumes with

attained credentials will lead to well-paying

jobs in 21st century careers. According to

Buchanan, ETS offers eligible job seekers

grants of up to $4,000 for training in labor-

demand occupations at leading training

schools and community colleges, online

training, and On-the-Job Training. In addi-tion, training in Microsoft Office applica-

tions such as Word, Excel, Access and

PowerPoint is available at the Morristown

One-Stop Career Center. For individuals

seeking English as a Second Language

(ESL) and Basic Computer instruction,

training is available through the Workforce

Learning Link, located in the One-Stop

Career Center in Randolph. Training eligi-

bility is subject to Workforce Investment

Act program guidelines. More information

on Job Skills Training is available online at

www.morrishumanservices.org/skills.asp.

Employment Services information is also

online at

www.morrishumanservices.org/jobs.asp.

Individuals can also call 973-285-6880 for

information on these and other free training

opportunities, or to schedule a training ori-

entation.

Morris Workforce AgencyAnnounces Free Skills Training for

Unemployed Job Seekers

Attention Schools, Churches, Organizations Send

Your Press Releases to [email protected]

O

n September 7th at 9:30am, the

Stanhope United Methodist Church

in Netcong will hold its yearly out-

door worship service, followed by a picnic.

The service will include communion. All

are welcomed to attend. The church is

located at #2 Route 183 in Netcong. For

more information call 973-347-0247.

Community Welcomed toOutdoor Service

Next Issue Date September 19, 2014Deadline September 5th

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Join the Morris County Historical

Society on Thursday, September 11

from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a 1920s

Speakeasy Night, an evening celebration of

its current exhibit Bottoms Up: Cocktails,

Cider, and Civil Rights. The evening fea-

tures light refreshments, historically-

inspired spirituous beverages, 1920s-

themed tours of Acorn Hall, and at 5 p.m.,

Professor Peter Mabli of Fairleigh

Dickinson University is on tap with a lec-

ture on the history of whiskey.

Bottoms Up: Cocktails, Cider, and Civil

Rights follows Morris Countys tavern,

hotel, and restaurant culture from the rise of

Florham Parks infamous Canary Cottage

during Prohibition through to the day

Randolphs Saltz Hotel closed its doors.

The exhibit looks at a diverse 60 year peri-

od from 1918 through 1978 in Morris

County that included Prohibition, the devel-

opment of African-American taverns, the

first LGBT bar in northern New Jersey, and

the Jewish culture of the Mount Freedom

Borscht Belt resorts.

Admission for the 1920s Speakeasy

Night is $15 for non-MCHS members, and

$8 for MCHS members. For more informa-

tion about this special event, please call the

Morris County Historical Society at 973-

267-3465. The Society is located at Acorn

Hall, 68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ

07960.

Founded in 1946, the Societys mission

is dedicated to the discovery, preservation,

promotion, and interpretation of Morris

County history through events, programs,

exhibits, and preservation advocacy. TheMorris County Historical Society is a mem-

ber-supported, 501 (c)3 non-profit organi-

zation.

The MCHS receives operating funds

from the Morris County Board of Chosen

Freeholders and the New Jersey Historical

Commission, and project grant funding

from the New Jersey Cultural Trust, The

Morris County Heritage Commission, and

the Morris County Historic Preservation

Trust.

The Morris County HistoricalSociety Presents:

1920s Speakeasy NightO

n Saturday, September 27th from

10 am - 3 pm the United

Presbyterian Church in Flanders

will be holding its annual Apple Festival. .

Events include RH Farms Market, Irish

Dance, a Rock n Roll Band, Live Auction,

bouncy house, picnic food, games, face

painting, "Just Two Bucks" Table, and a Pie

and Bread Baked Goods Table. Theres fun

for the whole family! The church is locat-

ed at 58 Drakesdale Road in Flanders.

Apple Festival

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where he needs me on the field and I do my best there. Ilove playing center inside or outside center, but with thesevens she plays hooker who is the person in the middlewho hooks the ball.

Ramages talent at the sport could not go unnoticed.In early June 2014, Ramage was named to the NJ-AllState team for Girls High School Rugby by NJ Rugby; Atthe end of June, she was also named to the USA HighSchool All-American Rugby team. During the week of July13, Ramage joined 44 other female rugby players for thecamp where she captained the Stars team during the July16 Stars vs. Stripes game inGreeley, CO.

Then on July 1, Ramage was selected to the 2014 YouthOlympic USA Womens Rugby team that is competing thismonth. This is the third Youth Olympic Games, and plan-ning has already started for the next one, inLillehammer in2016, with winter sports.

Also selected to compete in the Olympics with Ramage

is her fellow teammate, Tess Feury from Denville, whoserves as a co-captain along with Ramage of the MorrisRugby team.

On July 17, Denville Mayor Thomas Andes presentedboth girls pins to the city in front of more than 100 mem-bers of the Morris Rugby Flag program. After the ceremo-ny, Ramage and Feury greeted all the players and their fam-ilies and signed many autographs.

They were scheduled for departure on Aug. 8 by train toSeattle for three days; then to Beijing, China and then toNanjing. Opening ceremonies of the 2014 Olympic Gameswere set for Aug. 16, with games being played Aug. 17-20.Competing teams for womens rugby include U.S.A.,Spain, Tunisia, Australia,Canada and China.

Competing in the 2014 Olympic Youth Games ranged 22different sports, 3,600 athletes from about 204 participating

nations. Out of those participants, 94 kids from the U.S.were set to compete.

One of the head National and Olympic coaches whoselected Ramage for the Olympic Rugby team compliment-ed Ramages game as The poster child of a cross-over ath-

lete. They also picked her because of her good attitudeand that she is really coachable.When she found out that she was selected, while at a

Yankees Game with her team when her mom cal led her withthe news, Ramage says I was so excited, so happy. It wasa dream she could not pass up.

Ive worked for this for a really long time, saysRamage, going to the gym, practicing everyday. Iveworked really hard for this; its paid off here. Ramage isalso looking forward to traveling to China with a greatgroup of girls. As part of the Olympic delegation, Ramagehas received an all-expense paid trip to travel to China.

Its an awesome deal, says Ramage, who also receiveda kit with all U.S.A. gear including tshirts, polos, shorts,

sweatpants, shoes, hats, duffle bags all containing the YouthOlympic Games logo. Ramages mom, dad and sister Alliewere planning on traveling to watch the games.

Rugby has become the fastest growing sport for youth inthe USA and the Morris Rugby Club has been instrumentalin spreading it across Northern NJ.

In existence since 1975, the high school girls MorrisRugby team had had another outstanding year, winning NJState Championships for the second straight year, placingsecond at Nationals and first at the High School RugbyChampionships and winning every American High School7s (AHS7) tournament they were entered in this year. Girlson her team are ages 15 to 18 years old.

The 2014 Youth Olympics is the first time the sport ofrugby will be played for women. The USA Mens team wongold in the 1920 Olympics in Antwerpand again in the 1924

Olympics in Paris. After that, the sport was removed,which makes them the reigning gold medalists. This is thefirst time rugby will return to the Olympics since the1920s. The sport will be part of the adult Olympic gamesin Rio in 2016

Its the ladies turn to win, comments Ramage.Back in 1924 the 15s game was played (15 athletes on aside), but in 2014 and 2016 it will be sevens, a much fasterpaced game where seven people have to cover the samefield size for their team, explains Ramage.

Playing the Olympics is a stepping stone to Ramage,who has even greater goals as a Rugby player. Besides herplan to play rugby in college the following year while earn-ing degree in mechanical engineering, Ramage hopes toplay for the 2020 U.S.A. Olympic team, and get residencyin a training center.

Since she started playing rugby, her goal has been to getplay at the national/international level, explains her mom,Diane Ramage. She played inIreland earlier this summer

for a week, and now all this! Of course, shes moved thatgoal out to be a professional USA Womens Eagle. Withher determination and passion for the sport, I know shesgoing to make it!

Her accomplishments are not only with Rugby. Ramagehas been a Varsity Athlete in three sports since freshmanyear. Shes on course to be a 12 Varsity letter athlete, oneof a handful in her graduating class, says her mom. Shewas also inducted into the National Honor Society last yearand for the past two years has been in the Honors WindSymphony at RHS playing trumpet.

For more information on the Olympic games, go towww.nanjing2014.org/en. Youth Olympic Games are set to

be televised for the first time through NBC Universal Sportsfrom Aug. 16-20.

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On Saturday, July 19, the Roxbury Public Library hosted Travis Gale and his traveling zoo, Eyes of

the Wild. Attendees at the program were both entertained and educated as they learnt about the

habits of a variety of small animals. Pictured is Antonio Coe and presenter Travis Gale with a small

chinchilla.


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tions for them:

Unanticipated early retirement If you

encounter a downsizing or other occur-

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tions to your lifestyle? To help prepare for

such a loss of income, make sure to fully

fund your IRA each year. The maximum

contribution is $5,500 per year plus an addi-

tional $1,000 for those age 50 and older.

Disability Even a short-term disabili-

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Personal liability If someone were

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If you want to cut your risk of develop-

ing many types of cancer, quit smoking

cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Smoking has been linked to cancers of the

lung, esophagus, larynx, mouth, kidneys,

throat, pancreas, cervix, and stomach, and

may also contribute to acute myeloid

leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells.

Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000

chemicals, and at least 250 are known to be

harmful, including carbon monoxide,ammonia and cyanide. The National Cancer

Institute says at least 69 of the chemicals in

cigarettes are known carcinogens. Some of

these cancer-causing agents are benzene,

cadmium, nickel, and vinyl chloride.

Smoking causes 80 percent of lung cancer

deaths among women and 90 percent

among men, and many chronic lung dis-

eases are attributed to smoking. What's

more, in addition to increasing one's risk of

developing cancer, smoking can increase

one's risk of heart attack by up to six timescompared to that of a nonsmoker.

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On Saturday, September 6th, 2014, aspart of its grand opening held from 1-4 PM, the Randolph Martial Arts

Academy will hold a special anti-bullyingseminar which will focus on the risk factorsof children who are more likely to get bul-lied as well as those more likely to becomebullies, and on the things children and theirparents can do to help prevent it. Accordingto the U.S. Dept. of Health in 2011, one inevery three students becomes a victim ofbullying at some point during their schoolyears. We will be addressing specific thingsthat both children and their parents can do tohelp prevent and keep them from becomingvictims of bullying. stated Daniel Hopler,

Head Instructor of the Randolph Martial

Arts Academy.Mr. Hopler will be presenting this semi-

nar with his teacher, one of the directors of

his martial arts association, American BudoKai. Mr. Hopler has 22 years of experienceteaching children, and his teacher has over40 years of experience teaching children.Both Mr. Hopler and his teacher haveworked with children who have been vic-tims of bullying in the past, and they haveextensive experience in self-defense andanti-bullying techniques.

The Randolph Martial Arts Academy islocated at 16 Old Brookside Road inRandolph, NJ. More details on this seminarand event can be found at http://www.ran-

dolphnjmartialarts.com/dojo-news.html.

Special Anti-Bullying Seminar to beHeld by Randolph Martial Arts School

The Blood Center of New Jersey

(BCNJ) is appealing to all eligible

blood donors and the community at

large for help with the current blood supply.

Current inventories are at dangerously lowlevels and less than half a day supply is avail-

able for NJ hospitals and patients. Summer

collections are usually slower than normal but

this year the State Health Department is

reporting a 12% reduction in collections from

last year state wide. This has created a deple-

tion of readily available blood products for

hospitals and trauma centers. Our first major

objective is to make sure the blood is ready

when patients are in need and given our cur-

rent inventory levels, we are urging the pub-

lic to respond stated Tina Ilao, President andCEO for the blood center. Demand continues

to outpace collections and BCNJ is asking the

public for their help in replenishing the cur-

rent blood supply. Anyone 17 years or older,

in general good health and who has not donat-

ed in the past 56 days are asked to consider

blood donation at this time. The Blood

Center of New Jersey requests that you visit

their web site at www.bloodnj.org to find a

donation site nearest you. In addition, dona-

tion centers are located in Parsippany and

West Orange to help with your donation.

Blood center officials note that each unit

of blood donated is broken down into several

components including platelets, plasma, and

red cells, so one donation can save up to three

lives.

The donation process is safe and simple.Donors are first asked medical history ques-

tions and given a mini-health check, includ-

ing pulse, blood pressure, and iron level. The

actual donation of blood takes just 5 to 7 min-

utes, and then the donor is given a snack and

juice. The entire process generally takes

under one hour. Donors will receive a free

cholesterol screening.

16 year olds can donate with a consent

form signed by accompanying

parent/guardian, weight 120 pounds and be in

general good health. There is no upper age

limit for donors provided they meet health

requirements. Donors should bring a signed

or picture form of identification and know

their S.S. #. Please eat a meal one hour

before donating and drink plenty of water.

For those who have recently traveled out-

side of the United States and for other eligi-

bility questions, please call the blood center at

973-676-4700, ext. 132.

If you require any additional information,

please call 1-800-652-5663, during regular

business hours.

Blood Supply Dangerously Low

Hickory Tree Chorus is sponsoring theirAnnual Huge Garage Sale Fridayand Saturday, September 4th and 5th,

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 20 Vista Drive, Flanders.Come by and shop - something for everyone.Monies made at this sale will go towardsawarding a college scholarship to a highschool senior who will major in music.

For more information, please call 973-659-1860.

Hickory Tree is an award-winningwomen's chorus dedicated to advancing the

musical art form of four-part a cappella har-mony sung in the barbershop style. We aredynamic, diverse women, passionate aboutmusic, performance, fun & friendship.

As a chapter of Sweet AdelinesInternational Organization, The Hickory TreeChorus has been entertaining audiences in theNew Jersey area since 1968. We invite womensingers of all ages to visit us and share ourpassion for musical excellence. Learn moreabout Hickory Tree Chorus at www.hickory-treechorus.org.

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ALOHA of Flanders is hosting a fun

filled Open House on Sunday,

August 24 at their Netcong Center.

ALOHA has been helping kids improve

their math and language skills since 2006.

The enhanced learning experience they pro-

vide for youngsters results in an all-around

development of the child.

To celebrate the joy of learning and

being a pioneer in the field of mind math,

ALOHA of Flanders is hosting an open

house event in their Netcong location. Its a

great way for parents and kids to experience

what ALOHA has to offer. The fun and edu-

cating event will be packed with games,

activities, demos, raffles, and exciting

prizes.

During the Open House, parents and kidswill be able to:

Learn about various ALOHA programs

Meet the teachers

Interact with current ALOHA families

The courses at ALOHA are designed to

give kids the competitive edge in school and

they have helped a number of kids across

the country and continue to help many

more.

ALOHA stands for ABACUS Learning

of Higher Arithmetic. ALOHA offers both

Mind Math and Reading | Writing Program.

ALOHA Mind Math is an after school

program designed and structured by a panel

of experts from the field of Mathematics.

The program is imparted by certified and

qualified teachers who aim to provide a fun

filled and interactive learning environment.Comprehensive Development of both the

right and the left brain is what experts rec-

ommend in child. Not only does the childs

ability to solve mathematical problems

improve; with ALOHA the childs attention

span, memory, analyzing power, observa-

tion, listening and logical reasoning gets

enhanced leading to all round development.

ALOHAs Reading | Writing program is

an after-school, instructor-led program with

an emphasis on writing for children from

grades 1 to 5. The program goes beyond thekids current school curriculum to foster lit-

eracy, providing meaningful opportunities

for practice and application. Particular

emphasis is placed on phonemic awareness,

decoding and reading. The ALOHA

Reading | Writing program encourages

active learning of these skills by combining

reading and writing through journaling, dis-

cussing current events, and participation in

the ALOHA Reward System. Small group

classes ensure that the kid receives step-by-

step instruction from a qualified and trained

Witness First-Hand What ALOHA Has to Offer Kidsteacher. Activities in each session are

designed to encourage reading and writing

and listening, speaking, and self-evaluation.

For more information please contact us

at:

ALOHA of Flanders, 42 Main Street (IIFloor), Netcong, NJ 07857, 973-804-0120

ALOHA of BASKING RIDGE, School of

Saint Elizabeth, 30 Seney Drive,

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Celebrating science, participants in Family Night at the Roxbury Public Library were chal-

lenged to build a boat that would float. Pictured are first place prize winners, Antonio withhis younger brother Tristano, and their parents Kimberly and Daniel Coe.

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ome one, come all, to the 1920s

Country Fair and Harvest Festival

with farm animals, wagon ridesaround the farm, live music, a variety of

tasty food offerings at concession stands,

tours of the farmers home and the Foster

mansion, Charleston dance lessons, wood-

burning stove cooking and demos, old fash-

ioned games, and so much more! Join the

thousands of visitors who come each year to

this spectacular recreated country fair at

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in

Morris Township.

On Sunday, September 14, from 12 noon

to 5 p.m., visit all the farm animals, includ-

ing the Belgian draft horses, Jersey dairy

cows, chicken, sheep, and pigs, take a

wagon ride or a spin in an antique automo-

bile around the farm. Enjoy live music of

the Long Hill String Band, and meet a

sidesaddle rider as she explains horse shows

at a typical country fair. Lend a hand cider

pressing, brush the Jersey cows, crack the

corn to feed the chickens, and milk our

wooden cow, Woody. View authentic farm

activities, such as blacksmithing, an antique

gasoline engine demonstration, and learn all

about beekeeping and honey. Visit the

authentic 1920s Farmhouse where the farm

foreman once lived, and compare it to the

1854 Gothic revival-style mansion, The

Willows, once home to the Foster family,

the previous owners of Fosterfields.

No country fair would be complete with-

out fine examples of hand crafts, baked,

canned and preserved goods, and floral and

vegetable displays. There is so much more

to enjoy! Special event fees are $8 for

adults, $7 for seniors (65+), $6 for children

ages 4 16, and $4 for children ages 2 and

3. FREE for children under age 2 and

Friends members, with a current member-

ship. For more information, please call

1920s Country Fairand Harvest Festival!

The Chatham Community Band-Jazz

Ensemble, is an all- volunteer organ-

ization dedicated to preserving clas-

sic jazz, big band and swing music. The jazz

ensemble performs at local venues includ-

ing the Methany Center in Peapack,

Franciscan Oaks in Denville, and the annu-

al Fishawack Community Day in Chatham.

For more information on the band, visit

www.ccb-jazz.org. Instrumental musicians,

interested in joining the band should contact

the director, George Estes at 973-326-8982

or email at [email protected] for more

information.

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In Awe Foundation, Inc. is a registered

US based 501 (c) 3 non-profit organi-

zation. Its mission is to encourage,

engage, and empower individuals affected

by abuse and/or addiction using recovery

coaching and counseling to inspire individ-uals and communities towards change

through lasting transformation.

The foundation provides Enthusiasm

in Action through coaching and counsel-

ing. This uniquely tailored approach com-

bines coaching that compliments counsel-

ing provided in one-on-one and intimate

group settings. The foundations clients

and coaches work together to establish

accountability on an on-going basis. This

relationship enforces and inspired actions

that build confidence and help clients tolive purposeful and productive lives.

In Awe Foundation has grown greatly

since its incorporation in 2011. By 2012

the foundation began acquiring clients and

coaches who helped spread its message.

By 2013, In Awe Foundation held 16 work-

shops at no cost to the surrounding com-

munity. This included working with Take

Shape for Life - a coach based solution tothe problem of obesity in America.

The Foundation provides a weekly

internet radio show through the Hunterdon

Chamber Radio. Speak Up and Step Out

brings Inspiration through conversation

with famous authors, coaches, politicians,

industry experts, and local entrepreneurs

who support the foundations mission.

Listen every Tuesday from 1pm to 2 pm at:

http://www.inawefoundation.org/step-up-

and-speak-out-weekly-radio-show/.

Currently, In Awe Foundation is plan-ning its fourth annual fundraiser in

October 2014 in collaboration with the4

Partnership for a Drug Free NJ featuring

top talent in the industry, and teaming up

with local talent Police Commissioner

Brian Swingle and Ruth Altamura-Roll,

MA.NCC, LPC, a Licensed Professional

Counselor. Future plans for webinars on

Anger Management as well as in personAnger Management Groups to be offered

to the community.

Ultimately the vision of the foundation

is to have a physical facility known as a

Coaching Center. This Coaching Center

will provide for 18 months of services to

include counseling and recovery coaching

and leadership life skills, along with legal,

medical, technology skills.

Recovery Life Coach,

Founder/President of In Awe Foundation,

Meena Singh was awarded the Woman ofOutstanding Leadership in Personal

Development in May 2013 by the

International Womens Leadership

Association in New York. Ms. Singh creat-

ed In Awe Foundation after her own strug-

gles with abuse and addiction. Read her

full story Face Your Fears, at:

http://www.inawefoundation.org/meena-

singh/.The foundation is currently operating

solely from donations, interns, and volun-

teers. Any contributions would be greatly

appreciated to help the foundation further

its cause and vision. To support the In Awe

Foundation and its work through donations

or volunteering, visit at:

http://www.inawefoundation.org/contribu-

tions/ or www.gofundme.com/332r8k.

For more information about In Awe

Foundation, visit: http://www.inawefoun-dation.org. To contact In Awe Foundation,

call: (973) 440-8427 or e-mail:

[email protected].

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By Elsie Walker

T

erry Cook thinks of

Lead East as a

work of art in

progress. It is CooksAppleton Productions of

Long Valley that has

brought the event, known

as the worlds biggest 50s

party, to life for 32 years.

Each year theres some-

thing different for specta-

tors to enjoy. Meanwhile,

it keeps true to its theme:

celebrating the innocence

and fun of the 1950s with

cars, music, B movies anddance. This year from

Wednesday, August 27

through Sunday, Aug. 31st

the parking lots of the

Parsippany Hilton on Route

10 will turn back the hands

of time welcoming 1,800

classic cars, plus inside

having a variety of bands

and doo wop groups, sock

hops, and more.

So whats new this year?Mr. Joe Jangles is a one

man performer who hails

from Detroit. Cook saw

him as a street performer in

Texas and knew he wanted

Jangles for Lead East.I love this guy! said

Cook.

Cook shared that people

will see Jangle every-

where from Friday

Sunday.

Something that Cook

has long wanted for Lead

East is a Caribbean steel

drum band. This year,

Lead East has one, in the

person of MustafaAlexander from Brooklyn.

Alexander will be playing

in the hotel lobby atrium on

Saturday and Sunday from

9 11:30am.

Teaching the Shag

will be Tony and Suzy

Eldrith of North Carolina.

Shag is similar to the jitter-

bug, but a little more com-

plicated. It is big in the

South, shared Cook. Shaglessons will be given on

Friday and Saturday.

The showing of B

movies at a drive-in in

the Hilton parking lot is a

Lead East tradition. Therewill be three B Godzillia

movies shown this year.

However, it is the first time

Lead East is showing a

Korean Godzilla movie.

Cook shared that it has

Godzilla dancing to rock

and roll.

There will be a variety

of vendors and a chance to

be an early Santa. Food,

toys, collectibles, and auto-motive-themed items and

more will be on sale. Also,

the Military Transport

Association will be set up

among the outside vendors

in front of the Hilton, col-

lecting unwrapped toys for

Toys for Tots. All toy

donations collected will be

delivered to the US Marine

Reserve Unit at Picatinny

Arsenal. They will be dis-tributed during the holiday

Mr. Joe Jangles, a real one-man band, will be strolling around

and performing during this year's Lead East.

Lead East Brings the 1950s to Parsippanyseason to needy children in

the North Jersey area.

Of course, Lead Easts

roots is cars..and there

will be plenty of them.People from about 22 states

will make the trip to the

Hilton to show their cars

and help add to the 50s

atmosphere. Cook has long

said that Lead East is a fam-

ily event and that is evident

by the people who join in

the tradition year after year

and those just discovering it

for the first time.

Admission Costs:GENERAL ADMISSION

Adults - Thurs or Fri: $15

Adults - Sat or Sun: $22

Jr. & Sr. - Thurs or Fri : $10

Jr. & Sr. - Sat or Sun $15

"Adult" -18 to 65 yrs old

"Jr." - 12 to 17 yrs

"Sr." - 66 yrs and older

"Children" - 11 & under

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By John Johnson

Jobs in health care are growing fast. In fact, the health

care and social services industry is projected to add

more than 5,000 jobs in Morris County between 2010

and 2020, according to the New Jersey Department ofLabor. With this growth, many local health care facilities

are looking to fill positions, but they need qualified appli-

cants. In order to fill these vacancies, people need to be

trained and certified. But what happens if someone is

unable to afford tuition for training courses or make future

loan payments?

Since 2011, County College of Morris (CCM) has

helped individuals start a career in health care by providing

no-cost training through the Health Professions Pathways

Grant. This grant was developed specifically to help recipi-

ents of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF),General Assistance or other low-income individuals who

qualify, by reducing financial and other barriers to educa-

tion and training in a wide-range of health care occupations.

The Pathways Program is literally changing lives. To

date, more than 300 students have participated in the grant

program at CCM. Students have told us that they went

from a job they hated to a career they love. Many have said

they would not have been able to obtain this training with-

out the program because they never would have been able

to afford tuition.

CCM recognizes that the cost of tuition is not the only

financial barrier for many individuals in their pursuit of

education and job training. In addition, funding for related

expenses, such as transportation, tutoring, books, uniforms,

study guides, exam and license fees and even child care

may be provided through subsidies.

We understand the challenges of making a change andwork to help applicants and students through the process.

The college has specially trained staff to assist individuals

along the way, from determining whether they are eligible

to selecting courses and finding jobs. We have regular pre-

application information sessions at CCMs main campus

that are free to attend. Classes and on-site training are held

at CCM, Morris County School of Technology, Morristown

Medical Center and at Saint Clares Hospital.

CCM offers training for a wide range of health care jobs

from Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides

to Certified Medical Coding, Billing Specialists and DentalRadiographic Technicians. Programs vary in length from

three weeks up to a year, depending on the field of study.

To inform people about the program, CCM is working

with nonprofits, health care facilities and other local

resources. Our employer partnerships are key to helping our

students find employment opportunities. Local hospitals,

long-term care facilities, and local medical practice groups

know CCM and the top level training we provide, so they

have come to expect that the students certified through the

Pathways Grant program will be successful members of

their staff.

We know that people in Morris County impacted by the

economic downturn or other circumstances need help find-

ing good jobs, so the Pathways Grant Program, offered

through the Northern NJ Health Professions Consortium

(NNJHPC), is an important piece of addressing these needs.

Consortiums like the NNJHPC are a model for how com-munity colleges can work together to better identify eco-

nomic growth areas, form partnerships with local employ-

ers, assist applicants with the training necessary to become

employable within the health care industry. Our participa-

tion in the consortium has allowed us to be an integral local

resource by expanding our reach across northern New

Jersey to partner with county, state, federal and various

human services organizations. We are an intermediary

between available jobs and our students who want to pursue

or improve their careers.

In its Ready to Work report, the ObamaAdministration noted they will work with leaders in [high

growth] industries to promote partnerships between educa-

tion and workforce institutions in order to create training

programs that help Americans succeed in these growing

fields.

CCM is doing just that right here in Morris County and

the Pathways Grant is allowing us to help others pursue

their dreams. There are still many grants available. To learn

more about the program and eligibility requirements con-

tact CCM at 973-328-2490 or visit www.ccm.edu/health-

grant.

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Mental Health Association of Morris County

(MHAMC) is celebrating the success of its 12th

Annual Food for Thought Celebration held onMonday June 9th at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany.

Festivities began with its new VIP Business Networking

Reception, hosted by Novartis, followed by the much

anticipated Premier Sampling Event. More than 250 guests

enjoyed the food and festivities, making it the best attended

Food for Thought fundraiser in recent history.

Honorees at the this years event were Senator Anthony

Bucco, who shared openly about his familys experience

supporting a disabled loved one, and his ongoing efforts to

improve and protect the lives of those dealing with mental

and physical challenges. Chris DePatria, VP of Revenue at

Signpost.com, whose original beard growing fundraiseridea raised over $12,000 for the MHAMC; and Brian Caine,

of Soul Search Records in Mountain Lakes, who has taken

his talent and love of music to offer musical training to

MHAMC clients.

A special performance by the Mental Health Players

gave the audience a glimpse of the challenges that mental

illness presents to friends and family.

Lou Schwarcz, President and CEO of the MHAMC,

inspired the audience with his fervent words, thanking

everyone for their tremendous support, but also challenging

them to become more aware of the plight of those served by

his organization, saying, By helping people in our county

move from homelessness to housing, from fear to dignity,

from coldness to warmth, and from disenfranchisement to

the claiming of property, we need a sustained community

effort.

Celebrating the Angels Among Us, was the overarch-

ing theme of Food for Thought this year, and there were no

shortage of angels helping MHAMC.

We all agreed that angel is a perfect metaphor for the

many community members, volunteers and staff that make

our good work possible, said Barb Flynn, MHAMC

Director of Development. This event would not be possible

without the generous support of our sponsors, the restau-

rants and stores that provided such great food and bever-

ages, and everyone who had a hand in making this years

Food for Thought such a successful fundraiser.We want to thank our honorees, sponsors and the local

restaurants that contributed their delicious food and bever-

ages, Flynn continued. Special thanks to our sponsors

Novartis, Eddys Total Auto Care, Furniture House, Atlantic

Health System, Michele J. Dimaira, D.M.D., M.S.,

Investors Bank, Margaret Stone & Jonathan Dee, The

Steven & Beth Berns Charitable Fund, and The Stratford

Financial Group.

Among the popular local restaurants and specialty stores

that contributed food and beverage samples were: Tim

Schafer's Cuisine/ Chef Fredy's Table, Hibiscus, Poor

Henrys Pub & Restaurant, Apple Spice Junction, Burrinis

Olde World Market, Cinders Wood Fire Grill, Viking

Bakery, Hot Rods BBQ, and wine from Best Cellars Wine

and Spirits of A&P, Ledgewood for the tasting event.

The craft beer tasting at the VIP reception and the tast-

ing event was provided by Cricket Hill Brewing Company

in Fairfield.

Each year we are amazed at the variety and quality of

samples offered, Flynn continued, Restaurants like

Burrinis Olde World Market from Randolph, NJ and their

chef, Dennis Viera, delighted us all with expertly prepared

samples that left everyone wanting more!

We are so grateful for all the support and generous

donations that will enable us to continue our good works

that saves lives and families living with or suffering from

mental illness, Flynn concluded.For more information about MHAMC and how you can

help make a difference, visit: http://www.mhamorris.org or

call Barb Flynn at 973-334-3496 x104.

Mental Health Association Of Morris County Boasts Best Attended12th Annual Food For Thought Fundraiser

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On Tuesday, July 8, the Northern NewJersey Health ProfessionsConsortium (NNJHPC) and County

College of Morris (CCM) acknowledged

students who have completed various healthcare training programs at CCM. The collegealso recognized CCM instructors and staff,St. Clares Hospital and community part-ners during a special recognition ceremonyon CCMs campus.

Congratulations to our students who arehere with us tonight, many of whom wereimpacted by the economic downturn, ontheir great accomplishment, said JohnJohnson, Site Coordinator for the NorthernNew Jersey Health Professions PathwaysGrant program. Your purpose, drive and

determination have helped you completethe program and will help make a better lifefor you, your families and communities.

Dr. Earl Johnson, Director of the Officeof Family Assistance within the U.S.Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Familiesalso addressed the students, saying, Yoursuccess is our success. This is a specialmoment for you and for our countrybecause we can guarantee that you will bethere to help people in their hour of need.This program is not only about jobs, its

about you helping to make this countryhealthier and stronger and raising you and

your families up. The grant program helpslow-income individuals receive no-costhealth care education and training by elimi-nating the roadblocks that would otherwise

reduce access to these opportunities. CCMoffers more than 10 different health caretraining programs throughout the year,which vary in length from three weeks up toa year, depending on the field of study. Todate, more than 300 students have complet-ed their training through the grant programat CCM.

The program really changed my life,said Nancy Williams, who became alicensed practical nurse through the pro-gram. I always wanted to be a nurse and Iwas able to go to school, get a grant and not

have to pay back a loan. And now Im doingwhat I always wanted to do. I have twonursing jobs in geriatrics and pediatrics, andI love it.

Samantha LasSalandra said, This pro-gram has changed my life completely. I wasat a job that I hated and now Im at a careerthat I love. Everyone involved was com-pletely driven to help me succeed. Dr.Edward Yaw, President of County Collegeof Morris added, We are delighted to bepart of this multi-county effort to helpincrease access to education and certifica-

tion training in high demand healthcareareas. We are grateful to our instructors and

County College of Morris Honors Student Grant Program RecipientsStarting New Careers in Health Care

John Johnson, Site Coordinator for the Northern New Jersey Health Professions Pathways Grant

program with students who completed various healthcare training programs at CCM during the July

8th recognition ceremony held on CCMs campus.

partners who make this program a success,and hope that we can continue to changelives through this program.

This is about bridging the gap for thegenerations of people who do not feel con-nected to the workforce or to the AmericanDream, Dr. Johnson concluded. Our stu-dents have been through a lot, and it hastaken a lot for them to get here. As gradu-ates, they provide hope to others, because

now they know that there are opportunitiesavailable that can help make a better life for

themselves and their families. Thank you toour students for having the guts and deter-mination to succeed in this program.

The U.S. Department of Health andHuman Services Administration forChildren and Families (OFA) administersseveral key federal grant programs, includ-ing the Temporary Assistance for NeedyFamilies (TANF) program, the HealthyMarriage and Responsible Fatherhood

grants program, and the Health ProfessionOpportunity Grants (HPOG) program.


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Following his recent first-place award from the

Pocono Arts Council, Dr. James Gwynne, professor

of visual arts at County College of Morris (CCM),

now has had one of his paintings selected for exhibition atthe 15th Annual Wills Creek Survey in Maryland.

Selected for that exhibition is his painting As One, an

imaginative transparent combination of male and female

nudes.

The Wills Creek Survey is a juried art exhibition open

to contemporary visual artists from across the United

States. This years exhibition takes place September 13

October 10 at the Saville Gallery, 9 N. Centre Street,

Cumberland, MD. More than $5,000 in awards will be pre-

sented to artists during the Opening Reception and Awards

Ceremony on September 13.

In May, Gwynne, of East Stroudsburg, PA, was present-

ed with the first-place award in the Pocono Arts Councils

Members Exhibition for his painting Delicate Sky.

Four of his paintings also were chosen for the annual

juried Westmoreland Art Nationals, which took place inJuly. Those entries consisted of a series of paintings of tele-

phone poles, titled After the Storm, Evening Fog with

Telephone Pole, Evening Pole Silhouettes and

Telephone Pole at Sunset.

A consistent award-winner, Gwynne has gained wide

recognition for his paintings including Best in Show at the

Westmoreland Art Nationals.

Gwynne joined the CCM faculty in 1972. He also has

taught at The College of Wooster and Centenary College.

He earned his B.A. from The College of Wooster, his

M.A. from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. from

New York University. His work has been exhibited in more

CCM Professors Artwork Gains Entrance to Yet Another ExhibitionHonor is One of Several Presented to Dr. James Gwynne This Year

County College of Morris Professor James Gwynne has had his

painting As One selected for the 2014 Wills Creek Survey

Exhibition in Maryland.

than 300 shows and is represented in many private, corpo-

rate and public collections, including the New Jersey State

Museum and Pennsylvania State Museum.

To view his work, go to www.absolutearts.com/portfo-

lios/j/jgwynne/.

The foods a person eats can increase his or her risk of

developing various types of cancer. Sodium nitrite

and sodium nitrate are widely used as preservatives,

antimicrobial agents, colorings, and flavorings in cured

meats and many other products. Nitrates and nitrites are

commonly found in hot dogs and lunch meats. Once they

are consumed, nitrates turn into nitrites in the digestive sys-

tem, and it is believed that nitrites react with certain bodily

chemicals and turn into cancer-causing carcinogens knownas nitrosamines. Green, leafy vegetables and root vegeta-

bles contain naturally occurring nitrites as well. However, it

is believed that nitrites in vegetables do not have the same

effect on the body as artifically added ones, so the benefits

of eating vegetables outweigh these risks. But avoiding

nitrites does not mean people have to give up their favorite

foods. Many types of bacon, hot dogs, bologna, and other

foods now come in nitrite-free varieties, which is possible

byusing salt, vinegar and sugar rather than sodium nitrite to

cure the meat.

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This is Allie (aka:

Peppers Mom) from

Eleventh Hour

Rescue. She is a sweet, lov-

ing young lady, approxi-

mately 2 years old. She was

rescued off the streets of

East Orange. Battling for

food and a safe shelter to

birth her kittens, she lost her

left eye, but you'd never

know it by her personality

since she doesn't let that dis-

ability affect her demeanor.

Allie must have had a fami-

ly at one time because sheabsolutely adores people

and kids. She lets you hold

her, carry her and pet her.

She is so sweet that she

even adopted an orphan kit-

ten to be part of her litter. If

you are looking for a great

family pet, please adopt

Allie. Allie should go to a

family with no dogs. To

read more about Allie, and

This is Brody Spikes

from Eleventh Hour

Rescue. If you are

looking for a snuggle bug of

a dog with a sweet soul andadoring eyes, Brody Spikes

is your boy and will delight

you endlessly. He is a 5 year

old, Boxer mix who truly

loves life and can entertain

himself for hours running in

the yard and tossing balls

around. Brody is currently

living in a home with other

dogs and is very playful and

affectionate. Brody is both

house and crate trained. Heloves his toys and his treats

but prefers not to share with

his canine siblings.

Although Brody Spikes

likes all people he especial-

ly loves women. He came

from an abusive situation

and suffered dearly at the

hands of his male owner.

His ear is permanently dam-

aged from beatings he

received. Once he learns to

to complete an application

to adopt her, please visit:

www.ehrdogs.org or call:

973-664-0865.

Allie Needs A Good Home! Brody Is Ready to Be Adopted!

trust and truly believes he is

safe he will develop bonds

with men who have patience

in understanding and work-

ing with his fear. Because

of his past experiences

Brody Spikes would do best

in a home with other gentle

souls both canine and

human. To read more about

Brody Spikes, or to see all

of the adoptable pets, please

visit: www.ehrdogs.org or

call: 973-664-0865.

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S

tuttering is a frustrating and embar-

rassing problem for millions of peo-

ple, but it can be especially tough on

elementary school-age children. Help isavailable for parents, teachers, and speech-

language pathologists at most public

libraries in the form of a DVD designed to

help school-age children who stutter. Some

libraries have an older video version. It's

meant to give speech-language pathologists

the tools they need to deal with stuttering in

this age group, but it also offers good ideas

for parents and teachers," said Professor

Peter Ramig of the University of Colorado

at Boulder. Ramig is one of five nationally

recognized experts appearing in the DVDproduced by the nonprofit Stuttering

Foundation. The DVD features students

from first through sixth grade, some of

whom talk about their experiences with

stuttering. They talk openly about the teas-

ing they face from classmates and how their

stuttering sometimes makes them feel about

themselves. "We focus on demonstrating a

variety of therapy strategies that are appro-

priate in working with children who stut-

ter," adds Ramig. He appears in the DVD

along with speech-language pathologists

Barry Guitar, Ph.D., of the University of

Vermont, Hugo H. Gregory, Ph.D., and June

Campbell, M.A., of NorthwesternUniversity, and Patricia Zebrowski, P.D., of

the University of Iowa. These five experts

answer questions about stuttering, refute

myths and misconceptions, and present

examples of therapy sessions showing how

stuttering can be reduced. More than three

million Americans stutter, yet stuttering

remains misunderstood by most people,"

said Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering

Foundation. "Myths such as believing peo-

ple who stutter are less intelligent or suffer

from psychological problems still persistdespite research refuting these erroneous

beliefs." The 38-minute DVD, entitled

Therapy in Action: The School-age Child

Who Stutters, produced by the 67-year-old

nonprofit Stuttering Foundation is available

free of charge to public libraries nation-

wide. Other libraries that will shelve it can

contact the Foundation at 1-800-992-9392,

e-mail [email protected], or visit

www.stutteringhelp.org or www.tartar-

mudez.org.

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Entertaining, joyous, fun, are just a

few words to describe Oktoberfest,

the signature event sponsored by the

Chester Lions Club presented this year on

September 27th and 28th at Chubb Park in

Chester. The entry fee is only $6, free toChildren under 12.

Keeping with tradition, the Oktoberfest

will focus on celebrating traditional music,

native dress and a special Oktoberfest beer

only available for a short time. A carnival

atmosphere pervades Bavarias biggest

party and Chesters Oktoberfest will not be

outdone.

Authentic German foods including

bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut

and smoked pork chops will be offered

along with tasty apple strudel, deliciousbeehive cake and authentic plum cake.

The weekend long event will offer non-

stop entertainment. The Adlers, a notable

German Band will perform familiar

German tunes and will be accompanied by

spectacular Bavarian dancers in authentic

costume.

Activities for the more energetic will

include Pony Rides, Rock Climbing Wall,

Obstacle Course, Super Slide, Sand Art,

Spin Art and more. A very large selection of

Classic cars will also be displayed ranging

from the functional Volkswagen to the ele-

gant Mercedes or enjoy Face Painting by

Bella Faccia Painting. Experience the thrill

of auto racing with Funkart Party racing or

follow the antics of the funny clown.

Enjoyment at every turn.Volunteers from area schools and organ-

izations make the Oktoberfest function

smoothly every year and this year will be no

exception. Community involvement and

generous sponsors allow the Chester Lions

Club to continue its contributions to numer-

ous charities. In previous years the net pro-

ceed from the Oktoberfest were donated to

such organizations as Soldiers Angels, an

organization that supports our service men

and women and the Lions Eye Research

Foundations ophthalmic surgeons of theUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry of

New Jersey specializing in glaucoma treat-

ment as well as area Fire Departments, 1st

Aid Squads, Police Departments and

Hurricane Sandy Relief.

With your support, the Chester Lions

Club can continue its effort to help others.

Join us for a family fun day, Help us cele-

brate our 16th Oktoberfest. For further

information contact Phil Savell at 908 879

6543 or visit our website at

Chesterlionsclubnj.com.

Come Enjoy Oktoberfest Celebration!

The Knights of Columbus-Council

5410, based in Flanders, NJ recently

awarded scholarships to local high

school seniors in the Flanders, Randolph

and Chester areas. Recipients were Timothy

Iverson- St Lawrence the Martyr Parish-

Chester, Jeffrey Noble-St Elizabeth Seton

Parish-Flanders, Julienne Manning Caprio-

Grandaughter of David Manning (deceased

charter member of Council 5410) and

Matthew Carle-St Matthew the Apostle

Parish-Ironia/Randolph . The Knights of

Columbus congratulates each of these

deserving high school seniors and wishes

each continued success in their future aca-

demic careers. The Knights of Columbus is

a Catholic Men's fraternal, charitable, bene-

ficial and service organization, founded in

1882, with over 1.8 million members world-

wide.

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by Elfie Mason

For nigh to a decade, the family of Mr.

Leo Wong, owner of the China KingRestaurant, has been supplying

Kenvil and surroundings with tasty Chinese

specialities. The family-friendly restaurant

is tucked away in the Kenvil Plaza, right

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COOKING CLASSESARE BACK!

Starting in September!

next to the intersection of Rte. 46 & Hillside

Avenue. It is easily spotted from Rte. 46,

thanks to its cheerful red and yellow sign.

For those customers who like to go out and

sit for a bit while eating their food, a restau-

rant area is sectioned off for dining, decorat-

ed in very authentic Chinese style. In addi-

tion to dining in, the restaurant of course

offers take out and if the customers livelocally, a free of charge delivery service is

available (min. order $10).

Besides well-known dishes like General

Tsao's and Sweet and Sour Chicken, the

menu presents a wide selection of Chinese

dishes that meet the taste of both Asian and

non-Asian customers. One of the best is

Beef and Shrimp with the luscious wide rice

noodles (beef/shrimp chow fun). "We take

pride in cooking every meal using the fresh-

est ingredients only" explains Mr. Weng.

The staff only use 100% vegetable oil and

abstain from using any MSG. The portions

are very generous, the prices very afford-

able. Lunch specials price just over $5.00

and really beckon to be tried out! Service is

very efficient. Should you nevertheless

need to wait a few minutes for your order,

make sure to have a good look at the large

picture of Westlake, one of the most roman-

tic and poetic spots in China, or why not sayhello to the handsome Beta fish on the

counter!

Thanks to the warm-heartedness of Mr.

Weng and his crew, China King is more

than just a Chinese Restaurant. To me--who

in the past lived in China for a number of

years --- it has become a little friendly

Chinese oasis in the middle of New Jersey's

northwest suburbs. China King Restaurant,

760 Rte. 46, Kenvil Plaza, Kenvil, NJ

07847. Phone: 973-252-9099. Open 7

days/week.

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By Joe Klock, Sr.

Spontaneous droppings gleaned from bottom of the

Inspirational Bird Cage:

When NASA's robot, CURIOSITY, explored the sur-

face of the planet Mars, it reportedly found no evidence of

ESPN, empty beer cans or pornography, proving that our

astronauts were, indeed, the first men to have visited there.

A word to the wise is usually unnecessary.

RUDYARD KIPLING REVISED: "If you can fill each

unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance

run, Yours is the world and everything that's in it, And a

heart attack before you're fifty-one."

Politics is the modern American art of getting money

from the rich and votes from the poor by promising to insu-

late each group from the greedy, self-serving goals of the

other.

Roseanne Barr and others like her exhibit a touch of

crass. Too many cooks tend to make far more dirty pots and

pans than does one cook who is working without assistance.

Few things spotlight the illogic of American politics

more clearly than the selection of our Vice presidential can-

didates. After millions of dollars are spent in primary elec-

tions, the choice of our second-in-command is left, entirely

and arbitrarily, in the hands of the successful candidate,

with no input whatever from the electorate. Why not, one

wonders, bestow that honor on the second choice of the

nominee's party? This would seem to be a better idea than

anointing the hand-picked, politically expedient and often

feckless nominee of the front runner. How come words of wisdom are so often in conflict?

E.g., "Haste makes waste" and "He who hesitates is lost."

Query concerning a respected old saying: If beauty is,

in fact, only skin deep, just what are we looking for:

Glamorous guts? Cute kidneys? Lovely livers?

Why do my children's birthdays make me feel older

than my own do?

Tell me how come we tend to be so apprehensive about

tearing off those "Do Not Remove" tags from new pillows,

blankets and mattresses? Like, what's the worst they can do

to us if we get caught in the act or are later ratted out by a

hostile bedmate? You can succeed as a parent by simply making your

children feel safe, guided, wanted, loved and worthwhile.

Most of the other merit badges and demerits are likely to

befall you accidentally.

Give your pets and your kids everything they want and

you'll probably end up with good pets and troublesome

kids..

Always leave people you love with warm words each

and every time you part company with them; it might well

be the last time you'll ever see them in this world.

Rather frequently, people who say that something can't

be done are interrupted by other people who are actuallydoing it.

Leisure, praise and rewards are best enjoyed when they

have been really earned.

By and large, as long as you feel reasonably good,

older tends to be more gratifying than younger.

Have you ever noticed that the things you love to do are

the things that you do best?

It makes little or no sense to expect that our children

will listen to our advice and ignore the conflicting examples

we set for them.

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